Pumpkin Curry Creamy Vegan Indian (Printable Version)

Creamy pumpkin curry simmered with veggies, spices, and coconut milk for a vibrant, nourishing meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - ½ tbsp oil or water (if oil-free)
02 - 1 medium (110 g) onion, chopped
03 - 1 cup (150 g) carrot, chopped
04 - ¾ cup (80 g) bell pepper, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2-inch (5 cm) fresh ginger, minced
07 - ½ tbsp curry powder
08 - ¾ tsp ground turmeric
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - ¾ tsp salt, to taste
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper, to taste
13 - ½ cup (125 g) passata or tomato sauce
14 - 2 cups (500 g) pumpkin purée
15 - ½-1 cup (120-240 ml) vegetable broth
16 - ¾ cup (180 ml) canned coconut milk
17 - 6-8 fresh kale leaves, chopped (or spinach)
18 - Fresh herbs for garnish (e.g., parsley, cilantro)
19 - Lime juice or lemon juice for drizzling
20 - Cooked rice for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and bell pepper for about 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and fresh ginger and sauté for an additional minute.
02 - Add all spices, passata, pumpkin purée, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
03 - Bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer over low heat for 5-8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Optional: Add cooked chickpeas for extra protein.
04 - Add the chopped kale and let it simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
05 - Adjust seasonings to taste by adding salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm with rice or naan bread.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a chunkier curry, use lightly baked pumpkin chunks instead of a purée.
02 - Use oat cream or soy cream instead of coconut milk if you prefer a coconut-free curry.
03 - Adjust the amount of vegetable broth based on the consistency of your pumpkin purée.